US Bridges

HWY Main ST Leed over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · JCT Arch ST · Structure no. N190260MPMUNNBI

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST Leed over Water Mill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Main ST Leed over Water Mill River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 100 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST Leed
CrossesWater Mill River
LocationJCT Arch ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34769, -72.70075
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST Leed over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Main ST Leed over Water Mill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST Leed over Water Mill River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is HWY Main ST Leed over Water Mill River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST Leed over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.